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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
5
In the Volga Tribune an editorial argues hard coal costs have risen about 3.25 per ton versus last year not due to mining or freight costs but to monopoly power exploiting consumers. The piece condemns price manipulation as unjustified and ongoing.
Hon Charles A Campbell, a prosperous Lincoln county farmer, visited Centerville yesterday. He came from Beadle county last fall and reports fine crops and high satisfaction with conditions. He is a pleasant gentleman, a sound money Republican, and a member of the McKinley club.
The piece argues prosperity requires domestic manufacturing rather than importing. It labels protection as opposition rhetoric and characterizes Bryan as a strong free trader. It contends free trade four years ago spurred prosperity that has persisted, urging a shift toward national production.
Bryan argues that honest money must hold constant purchasing power. A truly uniform dollar would buy the same amount of goods in good or bad years, but markets drive value. The piece cites Argentina as an example of money created by printing presses and shows price declines eroding purchasing power.
Beadle County Republican Committee chaired by George A. Fessenden lists members by township with horities and ward details. Huron city 1st ward J N Shelton 2nd O E Cort 3rd Arthur Kent 4thGeo A Fessenden. note on bound magazine binding services.
Announcement from Gray Gables reports President Cleveland naming David R. Francis former Missouri governor as secretary of the interior to succeed Hoke Smith. Francis expected to take office September 1, following Smith's resignation over financial views.
Washington notes the sudden appointment of ex Governor Francis of Missouri to succeed Smith as secretary of the interior. Francis, a strong Cleveland supporter, is described as vigorous and popular, with substantial means and a sunny disposition, and his age is about fifty.
The Knights of Pythias supreme council is in session in Cleveland with thousands in town. Reports show strong finances, with biennial receipts of 183,600 and expenditures of 147,708 leaving 35,897. The relief payouts rose to 2,494,394 over two years.
Atlanta report states Secretary Hoke Smith will resign effective September 1 and depart Washington for Lincolnton North Carolina to spend time with his family before returning to Atlanta to resume his law practice.
Chairman Butler announces Tom Watson will start his speaking tour as Populist vice president candidate on Labor Day in Dallas Texas and continue campaigning across the nation through election day. He plans stops from Texas to Nebraska Missouri Arkansas Georgia Idaho Washington and the Northeast before returning to Georgia for its early election.
Bath Maine August 26 The Republican kickoff drew big crowds as Hon Llewellyn Powers the gubernatorial nominee spoke followed by Senator Frye who delivered the main address of the evening reflecting enthusiasm seen after Arthur Sewall's Chicago return.
A passenger car on the Frederick and Middleton electric railway left the track near Frederick Maryland. There were 110 people aboard. Several were badly hurt though none were killed. The crash was caused by brake failure on a steep grade.
William J. Bryan will speak to Chicago wageworkers on Labor Day September seventh. The treasurey reports a loss of 241000 in gold on Monday leaving the gold reserve at 102649269. A dispatch from Havre via the London Times says M Ribot former French premier has sailed for America. Haymarket Produce Bank Chicago has made an assignment with assets about 160000 and liabilities about the same Arthur J Howe is president.
Western League results show St Paul 8 Minneapolis 9 and Detroit 8 Grand Rapids 1 followed by Detroit 18 Grand Rapids 2 and Indianapolis 13 Columbus 2. Standings: Minneapolis .629 Indianapolis .602 Detroit .575 St Paul .574 Kansas City .519 Milwaukee .411 Columbus .351 Grand Rapids .333. National League results cite Boston 4 Pittsburg 3 New York 8 Louisville 6 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 0. Standings show Baltimore .686 Cincinnati .676 Cleveland .624 Chicago .566 Pittsburg .559 Boston .554 Brooklyn .465 Philadelphia .456 New York .456 Washington .380 St Louis .317 Louisville .255.
Flour prices steady in Milwaukee. Wheat No 2 spring 55c No 1 Northern 61c September 57c. Corn No 3 23c. Oats No 2 white 20c No 3 white 16 20c. Barley No 2 50c sample on track 23 332.
In Elgin Illinois on August 24 1896 a butter firm reports offerings of 57 960 pounds and sales of 49 320 pounds at 17 cents per pound. The brief market note records arrival and distribution of dairy butter priced and traded in local trade.
Market bulletin lists cash and futures wheat values in DuLuth. No. 1 hard and No. 1 Northern grades range from 60 to 68 cents, No. 2 Northern about 56 to 55 cents, No. 3 spring around 53 to 54 cents, with rejected grain at 47 to 68 cents and September futures for No. 1 Northern at 58 cents.
On August 24, 1896, Minneapolis closing Wheat prices show August at 54 3 4 cents, September 54 4 cents, December 57 3 4 cents. Grain quality grades list On Track No 1 hard 66 2 1 2 percent, No 1 Northern 53 3 4 percent, No 2 Northern 5 8 percent.
In St Paul on August 24 1896 hogs sold 5 to 10 cents lower with prices ranging 2.55 to 3.00. Cattle steady with good demand for butcher stock and feeders. Sheep steady on good quality while common stock remained dull. Receipts hogs 150 cattle 750 sheep 2000 calves 10.
Chicago market news shows hog prices down about ten cents with light to heavy classifications selling between 2.70 and 3.65. Cattle demand softer with beeves at 3.10 to 4.70 and cows and calves down, while stockers and Western steers ease. Sheep markets quiet, about ten cents lower. receipts list 25 000 hogs, 20 000 cattle, 20 009 sheep.
Prices for wheat fell in late summer months with August at 57c and December at 61.5c. Corn showed gains with September 23 1 2 c and December 25c. Oats traded around 16c to 17 1 2 c, while pork remained near 5.85 dollars for August through September and rose to 6.92 dollars in January.
The Biennial Encampment of the Uniformed Knights of Pythias will be in Cleveland from August 23 to 30. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip tickets from west of the Ohio River for August 22 to 24, return by August 31, with Chicago at 850 dollars and low rates from other stations. Tickets on sale at connecting lines and offices. B& O runs the only sleeping car between Chicago and Cleveland. request tickets via Picturesque B&O.
A $50 reward is offered by Joan E. Warp for the recovery of a dark bay mare with two foals. The mare has a front leg wire cut, tongue cut, and bangs when bridle is up, about 1400 pounds. Also missing are two foals: a five month old black colt and a three year old gray, 16 hands, about 1200 pounds. Information leading to recovery or thief is sought.
Low priced farming and grazing lands in Virginia West Virginia and Maryland advertised along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Easy terms offered with a special list sent free by S Peretzi B & O land and immigration agent Philadelphia Pa.
Rev J R Ely and Susan E Ely of Brookline Station Missouri report their wife’s lungs in last stage pulmonary consumption improved after using White Wine of Tar. She has started the fourth bottle and her health is better than in years. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces Home Seekers' excursion tickets at very low rates to many west and northwest points on August 4 and September 1 15 29 October 6 and 20 1896. Ask agents for details and ticket information.
Bucklens Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever cores tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions. It guarantees complete satisfaction or money refunded with price 22 cents per box and sold by D K Bryant.
Advertises Hopkins Steamed Hominy Hulled Corn product. Claims delicious taste. Offers full quart at 10 cents.
The document describes a 1896 joint resolution to repeal Article 24 prohibiting alcohol, submitting the amendment to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in Pierre. It explains ballot format with Yes and No boxes and states the secretary of state Thomas Thorson authenticated the notice.
Default on June 17 1887 mortgage to Dakota Loan-Trust Co assigned to Savings Bank Beadle County SD. six hundred fifty one dollars due. Sale by sheriff September 19 1896 at 11 am at front door Beadle County Courthouse Hu Ron to satisfy debt interest and attorney fees. August 1 1896 dated.
The county court in Beadle County South Dakota announces a hearing on the application of Fred G. Plock for a druggist's permit to sell medicinal and other liquors at 922 Third Street Huron. The hearing is scheduled for September 18, 1896 at 10 a.m. in the county courthouse.
In Beadle County South Dakota a county court petitions to sell the real estate of Thomas Johnson deceased to pay debts. W A Ritschlag seeks license to sell when no personal estate remains, with hearing set October 2 1896 at 10 am in Huron. Publication required four weeks in the Dakota Huronite and service to interested parties.
Public legal notice lists Isaac Rogers and attorney F. W. Cookpest for Redfield eld with publication window from August 6 to September 17. Sums and exact actions not specified in fragment.
J. E. Ward offers first class hearse hacks and carriages on Third Street in Huron SD with reasonable prices and special funeral terms. Wagons and carriages for pallbearers available.
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